Food For The Bank

CHICAGO — The mobilization of effort to respond to the needs created by Hurricane Andrew continues to dominate our hearts and minds.

Considerable attention has been given to the poorly coordinated work by government which overshadows the good deeds of so many other organizations.

Second Harvest National Food Bank Network, for example, has responded as a community to lend help and support to thousands to the disaster victims. To date, some 200 trailerloads of donated food product from more than 70 generous donors has been committed to Second Harvest for distribution in South Florida and South Louisiana. Furthermore, teams of food bank professionals from our food banks around the nation have volunteered their time to provide on-site coordination and expertise.

But more is needed-more funds and more food supplies. My plea to donors is not to let the passage of time and negative publicity deter your generosity. For donation information, please call (312) 263-2303. The basic truth remains that people in these ravaged areas still need our help-and they need it now.